By mid-December, kids today count down the days until winter break, anticipating holiday time with family and friends at home. In the mid-1900s,...
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A Decade of Accreditation for Heritage Christian Academy
The Maple Grove school earns a distinctive merit award from Cognia. Adding to its longstanding legacy, Heritage Christian Academy (HCA) has exceeded...
An Early Dedication to Education
It’s time to go back to school! Since the mid-1800s, Maple Grove’s dedication to education has been well documented. In 1858, the children of early...
Run for Schools at the Reading Is Fun 5K
The District 279 Foundation hosts its annual Reading is Fun event. This year’s 14th annual Reading is Fun 5K, slated for September 21, will raise...
Investment in Youth Program Celebrates Osseo Students
The 26th annual Investment in Youth honors achievements. District 279 is set to host its annual Investment in Youth program, which celebrates more...
Birch Grove Elementary School Celebrates Creativity
Birch Grove Elementary students learn through active creativity. Walk into a second-grade music classroom at Birch Grove Elementary School for the...
High School Stadium Receives New Scoreboard
You know it’s time to replace a piece of equipment when its replacement parts can’t be found. Such was the case with the Maple Grove Senior High...
Osseo Area Schools Superintendent Grades His First Year
Cory McIntyre, who just completed his first year as superintendent of Osseo Area Schools, shares some insights. Maple Grove prides itself on its...
Back-to-School Shopping Hacks from a Former Teacher
Add back-to-school shopping hacks to your list. Back-to-school season will (hopefully) be here before we know it. Rather than feeling frazzled at...
Essence One Partners with Nonprofit BC2M to Raise Mental Health Awareness in High School
Essence One and BC2M are the financial sponsors for Maple Grove Senior High's mental health awareness club. After having her second child, creator...
Providence Academy Student Named National Merit Commended Student
The recognition means that she is among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.6 million students, who entered the 2020 competition by taking the...
Back to School Books for Parents
Head into the school year with two great reads. It’s back to school this month for thousands of Maple Grove children and teenagers. Wise Guy by Guy...
Meet the Woman Who Leads Minnesota’s Largest Skating School
Mandy Pirich is the unsung hero at the center of the Maple Grove Skating School. This issue offers us a chance to highlight some community members,...
Volunteers Inspire Kids to Read by Bringing Classic Stories to Life
Storybooks Alive turns words into action. Words come to life in a special way, thanks to Storybooks Alive, a group of volunteers, who put on...
Your Toddler Can Learn Mandarin Chinese at This Maple Grove School
Academy students speak the same language(s). For many students, picking up a second language has become a crucial part of their learning experience....
St. John’s Lutheran School Student Earns High Marks for Determination
Duke University honors local student William Rolf. William Rolf was honored by Duke University’s Talent Identification Program (TIP) for his...
St. John’s Students Work to Raise Funds for Texas Hurricane Victims
St. John’s Lutheran School students, pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, teamed up with other local Lutheran schools to raise money for hurricane...
Exceptional Artwork
A chance to see art created by local high school students. North Hennepin Community College (NHCC) offers six to eight free student-focused gallery...
New School in Town
A Montessori school offers a safe and nurturing education while remaining affordable. Last summer, Kiddiegarten found a home in a new location in...
A Walk Through Maple Grove’s Preschool Programs
Presenting pre-kindergarten programs around town. Choosing the right preschool for your child is a significant decision. Luckily, there is an...
